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Husk-E-News, February 2010 |
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What building on the Storrs Campus was named for the first $1 Million donor to the university?
Email your answer to Husky Trivia for a chance to win free UConn gear!
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| Upcoming Events |
Tuesday, Feb. 2-16
Alumni Travel - Treasures of South Africa
Friday, Feb. 5-26
Alumni Travel - Around the World by Private Jet
Wednesday, Feb. 10
UConn Men's Basketball vs. Syracuse Game Watch, Champps Americana, Dallas, TX
Wednesday, Feb. 10
UConn Men's Basketball vs. Syracuse Game Watch, Oak City, Bloomington, MN
Wednesday, Feb. 10
UConn Men's Basketball vs. Syracuse Game Watch, Flannery's Pub, Cleveland, OH
Saturday, Feb. 13
UConn Men's Basketball vs. Cincinnati Game Watch, Hudson Grille Restaurant - Perimeter Mall, Atlanta, GA
Saturday, Feb. 13
UConn Women's vs. St. John's - Tip-Off Dinner, Alumni Center, Storrs, CT
Monday, Feb. 15
UConn Women's Basketball vs. Oklahoma Game Watch, Hudson Grille Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
Monday, Feb. 15
UConn Men's Basketball vs. Villanova, Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, PA
Monday, Feb. 15
Fairfield County Chapter Meet & Greet and Game Watch Stamford, CT
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Real Life of a Trauma Surgeon ~ UConn Health Center, Farmington, CT
Thursday, Feb. 18
The UConn School of Business Hartford Networking Series - The Tavern Downtown
Friday, Feb. 19
WEDWORK – Networking Night for Wedding & Event Professionals
Tuesday, Feb. 23
UConn NAWMBA Women's Networking Event
Thursday, Feb. 25
Black Politics: Past, Present and Future - UConn Waterbury, Multipurpose Room
Thursday, Feb. 25
UConn School of Business Alumni Reception in Atlanta, Georgia
Saturday, Feb. 27
New York Knicks Game & Rudy Gay Meet-and-Greet, Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY
Sunday, Feb. 28
UConn Men's vs. Louisville - Tip-Off Brunch, Alumni Center, Storrs, CT
Sunday, Feb. 28
UConn Men's Basketball vs. Louisville Game Watch, Hudson Grille Restaurant - Perimeter Mall, Atlanta, GA
Monday, Mar. 1
UConn Women's Basketball vs. Notre Dame Game Watch, Agave Grill, Hartford, CT
Tuesday, Mar. 2
Leading Through an Economic Tsunami: Leaders Discuss Managing During Times of Crisis
Tuesday, Mar. 2
Dr. Temple Grandin "Meet-and-Greet", Alumni Center - Great Hall, Storrs, CT
Wednesday, Mar. 3
UConn Men's Basketball vs. Notre Dame Game Watch - Par Four Restaurant, Groton, CT
Friday, Mar. 5
37th Annual Friends of UConn Picnic & Reunion, Nokomis Beach Park, Nokomis, FL
Saturday, Mar. 6
UConn Men's Basketball vs. USF - Pre-Game Reception and Game, USF Campus, Tampa, FL
Saturday, Mar. 6
UConn Men's Basketball vs. USF - Game Watch, Agave Grill, Hartford, CT
Friday, Mar. 12
Big East Career Consortium, Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY
Monday, Mar. 15
Boston Celtics Game & Pre-Game Gathering, Boston, MA
Visit the Alumni Association calendar for a full listing of upcoming events.
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| Did You Know? |
UConn Alumni Association Credit Card
The Alumni Association has a great partnership with Bank of America. Take a look at the benefits offered to UConn alums with the
University of Connecticut Alumni Association Bank of America credit card.
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UConn Radio Network Partners with Alumni Association
Would you like to promote your business to your fellow UConn Alumni and fans? The UConn Radio Network and the UConn Alumni Association have a partnership that offers our alums a special discounted program to advertise during live broadcasts of all UConn men's and women's basketball games and football games on WTIC.com.
For information, contact Jodi Kaplan or
Kate Gold.
GO HUSKIES!
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Discounted Insurance from Liberty Mutual
 UConn alumni can enjoy group discounts on auto, homeowners and renters insurance through Liberty Mutual. Learn if you could save money by visiting the website, or by calling 1-800-234-0181.
Liberty Mutual Insurance and Safety Tip of the Month:
5 Tips to Prevent Home Heating Fires
When it's time to turn up the heat in your home this winter to battle the icy cold, follow these simple tips to prevent the chance of fire::
1. Hire a professional to inspect and clean your furnace. Maintaining your furnace and ensuring that it's operating properly and efficiently will save you money and keep you free from worry.
2. Open your windows when you first turn on your furnace. Choose a warm day to let your furnace burn off the dust and dirt that have collected on its heating element. A residual odor is not harmful, but if the furnace rumbles or produces black smoke, call 911 and evacuate the premises.
3. Clean your chimney. Before you cozy up to the fireplace, open the flue and check for obstructions that can cause a build-up of harmful carbon monoxide. Hire a chimney sweep to inspect for creosote, a substance that gradually builds up as wood burns and can ignite in the chimney flue.
4. Use electric heaters sparingly. Don't let a space heater run for hours on end. Turn it off at night or when you vacate a room. Move bedding, clothing and other flammable items at least three feet away from the heater. And never leave children and pets unattended near a space heater.
5. Handle propane-powered equipment carefully. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, store cylinders outside, and call 911 if you smell a strong odor of gas.
For more information on home fire safety, go to BeFireSmart.com.
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As the world continues to help the people of Haiti cope and rebuild their nation after the recent tragic earthquake, the UConn community is committed to offering assistance in many ways. We encourage all alumni and friends to join the UConn effort and help Haiti.
Lisa Lewis
Executive Director
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Coordinating UConn's Response to Haiti Earthquake
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On January 19th, President Hogan announced that the UConn response to the Haiti Earthquake would be coordinated through the Office of Community Outreach. The UConn Haiti Earthquake Response website has been established to identify ways to help.
Several members of the UConn community have traveled to Haiti to offer support, including
Dr. Robert Fuller, Head of Emergency Medicine at the Health Center.
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UConn Celebrates Black History Month
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February is Black History Month and the UConn African American Cultural Center has several events scheduled to celebrate the contributions and achievements of African Americans. To learn more, view an abbreivated list of events or visit the AACC website.
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UConn Professor Works to Improve Semiconductor Technology
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Chemical engineering professor Brian Willis hopes to promote the advance of electronic device technology through his research on the integration of oxide materials with the semiconductor industry standard, silicon.
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University Women Recognized for Innovation, Leadership
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Dr. Marja Hurley and Heidi Douglas '77 were among eight UConn women recently recognized during the Connecticut Technology Council's annual "Women of Innovation" awards gala. The awards which honor women in the work force who are innovators, role models, and leaders in the fields of technology, science, and engineering, were held on January 20th in Southington, CT.
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UConn Student A Cappella Groups Selected for "The Best of College A Cappella" CD
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Two UConn student a cappella vocal groups, The Conn Men and A Completely Different Note, were selected by the Contemporary A Cappella Society (CASA) to be included on its nationally distributed compilation CD "The Best of College A Cappella." Selection for BOCA places the Conn Men and A Completely Different Note among the top twenty a cappella groups in the nation.
The CD can be purchased online at
a-capella.com.
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UConn Hillel Students Forgo Winter Break To Help Disadvantaged Inner-City Youth
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Scott Meshnick spent his winter break in Los Angeles, CA helping to improve the lives of impoverished inner-city children. Meshnick and five other UConn students teamed with City Year to perform over 1,400 hours of hands-on community service at the Santa Monica Boys and Girls Club.
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UConn Social Work Students Promote Healthy Aging
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Students in the School of Social Work master's program visit residents at seven Hartford-based senior residences, offering screenings for memory loss and depression, medicine management, and other mental health outreach services. The program, which is the only one in the nation that specifically targets minority populations, is in its third year and has reached more than 950 people.
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Business School Students Compete in IBM Case Competition
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On Friday, January 29th, UConn School of Business students had the opportunity to run a mock - but realistic - business for the day. As part of the IBM Case Competition, students were given a packet of information on the strengths and weaknesses of their fictitious businesses, then asked to develop strategies and conduct sales calls to sell their products to judges.
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Technology Incubation Program (TIP) Receives $200,000 Federal Grant
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Congressman Courtney recently announced that a $200,000 federal grant has been awarded to expand UConn's Technology Incubation Program (TIP) at the Avery Point campus. Additionally a $150,000 grant was announced by Congressman Murphy to support expansion of the TIP at the UConn Health Center in Farmington. Learn more about how the TIP is supporting economic development by providing unique space and services to technology startups at www.otc.uconn.edu.
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Live from New York....
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it's the Big East Career Fair! More than 150 companies from across the country, including ESPN, New York Life and Verizon, will be at Madison Square Garden Friday, March 12, 2010 from 10 AM - 3 PM recruiting students and alumni with any major or degree from any of the 16 Big East Conference schools. Register online today and take your job search to New York.
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Are You a Walking Encyclopedia?
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Do you blurt out the answers during game shows? If so, sign up to be a contestant in the Battle of the Brains, a fun and spirited competition for all ages scheduled for Alumni Weekend 2010, June 4-5, 2010. Learn more about all Alumni Weekend events on the UConn Alumni Association website.
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Congratulations to the Neag School Alumni Society 2010 Award Recipients
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The UConn Alumni Association congratulates the Neag School Alumni Society 2010 Award Recipients.
- Jonathan A. Plucker, B.S. '91, M.A. '91, Ph.D. '95
- John W. Castellani, Ph.D. '95
- Nancy D. Ciesla, B.S. '71
- Susan F. Cooper, B.S. '75
- Jeffrey A. Schumann, Ph.D. '05
- Lisa L. Landa, B.A. '73, M.A. '78
- Michael J. Frechette, Ph.D. '87
- Desi D. Nesmith, B.S. '01, M.A. '02, UCAPP '09
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Study Abroad Alums Honor Professor Gene Barbaret
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Alumni who studied abroad as long as 40+ years ago recently gathered in Storrs for a reunion that honored French professor emeritus Gene Barbaret. Dr. Barbaret pioneered the University's study abroad program, overseeing groups of students who were often on their first trip abroad.
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UConn International Alumni Network Adds Mexican Ambassador
 The UConn Alumni Association is proud to welcome Johnathan Nader '08 (ENG) as the newest International Alumni Ambassador for Mexico. Johnathan will serve as a point of contact for information about Mexico for UConn alumni, faculty or students who may be traveling to that region. Feel free to reach out to Johnathan should your travels take you to Mexico.
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Are You Ready for Some Football?
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Our UConn football team is looking forward to an exciting 2010 season. The Huskies, coming off a 20-7 win over South Carolina in the Papajohns.com Bowl, will host six games at Rentschler Field in 2010. The home opponents include Texas Southern (Sept. 11), Buffalo (Sept. 25) and Vanderbilt (Oct. 2), along with BIG EAST games against West Virginia, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. The BIG EAST dates will be announced in the coming months by the conference office.
We encourage all Husky fans to be part of the excitement by purchasing season tickets. There are a variety of options to fit any budget. To purchase tickets, please visit UConnHuskies.com. For more information, you can phone the Athletic Ticket Office at 1-877-AT-UCONN (288-2666) or view the
2010 football season ticket sales brochure.
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UConn Alumni Association Seeks Director of Membership
The UConn Alumni Association is seeking an experienced marketing professional for its Director of Membership position. As a member of the Alumni Association's senior management team, the Director of Membership manages all aspects of the membership and license plate programs for the Alumni Association.
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Experience New England Hospitality for Less
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 Did you know that UConn Alumni Association members enjoy a special rate of $134.00 at The Nathan Hale Inn and Conference Center? Conveniently located on the Storrs Campus, this 100-room, Colonial-style inn is the perfect setting for alumni, scholars, guest speakers, visiting parents and Husky fans. Reservations must be made in advance by calling the hotel directly at 860-427-7888.
The Nathan Hale Inn Rental Discounts
Members are eligible to receive a 50% discount on meeting room rentals at the Nathan Hale Inn with a catered event. A UConn Alumni Association membership card must be presented upon check-in.
Group Discounts at The Nathan Hale Inn
Members are eligible to receive a discount on group room rates and free parking at The Nathan Hale Inn. A UConn Alumni Association membership card must be presented upon check-in.
Visit the Nathan Hale Inn website for more details and join the UConn Alumni Association today!
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